Christopher M Placitella

April 02, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

The path forward must involve a concerted effort to reinforce OPRA's foundations, ensuring that the act is a bulwark against the erosion of transparency.

By Christopher M. Placitella

3 minute read

February 10, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The LTL bankruptcy filing snatched hope for justice from the innocent injured and has left many in despair. The Third Circuit has taken the important first step to correct what never should have been permitted.

By Christopher M. Placitella

6 minute read

April 17, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

While other court systems around the country have virtually shut the doors to justice, our Judiciary has done everything in its power to keep cases moving forward.

By Christopher M. Placitella

2 minute read

September 07, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

OP ED: In reiterating the law governing expert testimony in New Jersey, the Accutane decision does not break new ground in terms of how lawyers should approach expert testimony.

By Christopher M. Placitella and Jared M. Placitella

7 minute read

December 19, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Reflections on the presidential eletion and the importance of messaging.

By Christopher M. Placitella

17 minute read

November 01, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

The N.J. Civil Practice Committee, as well as courts faced with secrecy agreements impacting the public health and legislatures considering limiting consumer rights, should be aware of similar circumstances in our history where secret settlements in conjunction with a national agenda to eliminate the injured worker's right to a jury trial contributed significantly to America's worst industrial tragedy.

By Christopher M. Placitella

17 minute read